Motor-vehicle.



No. 820,709. I PATENTED MAY 15, 1906.

G. DURKEE.

MOTOR VEHICLE.

APPLIOATION FILED JUNE 12, 1905.

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Witgesses: I D Q A ty- APATENTED MAY 15, 1906.

' O. DURKEB.

MOTOR VEHICLE. APPLICATION FILED JUNE 12, 1905.

3 SHEETSSHEET 2r lgve gtor ZMZ Witgesses: M/Q KZ No. 820,709. PATENTED MAY 15, 1906.

0. DURKEE.

MOTOR VEHICLE.

APPLIGATION FILED JUNE 12, 1905.

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CARSON DURKEE, OF VICKSBURG, MICHIGAN.

MOTOR-VEHICLE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 15, 1906.

Application filed June 12, 1906. Serial No. 264,860.

To all whom it 12m concern:

Be it known that 1, (Mason DURKEE, a citizen of the United States, residing at Vicksburg, county of Kalamazoo, State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Motor-Vehicles, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in motor-vehicles.

The objects of this invention are, first, to provide in a motor-vehicle an improved driving-gear whereby the power is delivered to all of the carrying-wheels; second, to provide an improved motor-vehicle having these features which is comparatively simple and economical in structure and very strong and durable.

Further objects and objects relating to the structural details will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow. 0

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined, and pointed out in the-claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which Figure 1 is a plan view of a motor-vehicle embodying the features of my invention, the body and motor not being shown. Fig. 2 is a detail longitudinal sectional View of my improved motor-vehicle, taken on a line corresponding to line 2 2 of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is an enlarged sectional View taken on a line corresponding to line 3 3 of Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is an enlarged detail sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 4 4 of Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is a detail side elevation View of'one of the coupling-bars H for the axles. Fig. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 6 '6 of Fig. 2, showing the structural details of one of the clips H for the coupling-bars H. Fig. 7 is an enlarged detail sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 7 7 of Fig. 2, showing the connection for the steering-rod.

In the drawings the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section-lines, and similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawings, I provide an axle-frame for both the front and rear axles.

These frames preferably consist of the longitudinal bars A and the cross-pieces or end blocks A, which are rigidly secured thereto. Axles C are provided for the wheels C. The axles C are arranged in suitable bearings in the axle-sleeves B. The wheels are fixed to the axles. The axle-sleeves are pivotally secured to the frames by the pivots B", which are vertically arranged through the end pieces A. (See Fig. 3.) The front and rear axle-frames are connected by a reach a. and by the side bars a. The side bars a are pivotally secured to the frames and serve, in connection with the reach, to hold them in proper relation to each other. On the inner ends of the axle-sleeves B are rollers 12. Yoke-like ways F are provided for these rollers. The ways F are secured on the under side of the axle-frames. This effectually supports the axles and allows the free' swinging thereof on the pivots B. The ways also serve as stops to limit the movement of the axles.

A beveled gear C is secured to each Wheel 0. Beveled gears c are arranged to mesh with these gears C. The gears c are journaled on the pivot-pins B" of the axles, so that no matter what the position of the wheels may be the gears C and c are always in mesh. A driving-shaft made up of sec tions D D is supported on suitable forwardlyprojecting brackets carried by the rear axleframe. The driving-sprocket M is connected to the driving-shaft sections by a suitable compensating-gear connection. The driving-shaft sections are provided with beveled pinions B, which are arranged to mesh with the main gear D of the compensating gear, through which power is delivered from the driving-shaft to the wheels. Shafts D, havthe gears c, are supported in suitable bearings on the axle-frames. The rear gears d of the compensating gears are fixed upon the rear shafts D, while the forward gears d are connected to the forward shafts D by the tumbling-rods E. The tumbling-rods are provided with suitable. universal couplings E. The main gear D' of the compensating gear is connected to the gears d by suitable pinions d arranged in the well-known manner. Withv the parts thus arranged the power is delivered to all four of the wheels C. With 1 ing pinions c thereon, arranged to mesh with 5 the compensating gears arranged inthe conover any obstruction without skidding the in a suitable bearing carried by the body J,

which is shown in conventional'form in the drawings. The rack .I is connected to one of the rear axles by'the link i. The diagonally opposite front and rear axles are" connected in pairs by the links h and sliding bars H. Each of the bars H is provided with a pair of laterally-projecting and oppositel projecting ears h. The links h are pivotall y secured at one end to the inwardly-projecting pins 6 on the inner ends of the axlesleeves and at the other end to the laterall projecting ears h of the connecting-bars fl The bars H are slidingly secured on the under side of the reach a by the clips H, as clearly appears in Figs. 1, 2, and 6 of the drawings. Thus arranged the axles of the diagonally opposite wheels are connected to secure the proper adjustment thereof in turning. To act upon the four wheels together, the forward axles are connected by means of the pivoted bar G and the links 9. The bar G is supported by the forwardly-projecting end of the reach a and the bracket G. The bar G is connected to the axle-sleeves by means of the links 9. I secure by this arrangement of parts a vehicle which is very responsive in steering and one which may be turned in a ver small area. As before remarked, the shi ting of the wheels in turning does not in any manner affect the driving-gear connections thereto.

By my improved driving-gear connections I am enabled to deliver power to all of the carrying-wheels, so that a maximum of traction-friction is secured for the wheels. By applying the power to all of the carryingwheels the maximum amount thereof is utilized in propelling the load.

By constructing the parts as I have illustrated and described they are largely interchangeable, so that the cost of manufacture is greatly reduced.

While I have illustrated and described my improved driving-gear in connection with a road-vehicle, I desire to remark thatit is applicable to motor-vehicles or other styles, as will be readily apparent.

I have illustrated and described In improved driving-gear for motor-vehicles 1n the form preferred by me on account of its structural simplicity and strength. I am, however, aware that it is capable of very considerable variation without departing from my invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Let-' ters Patent, is-

1'. The combination of. the axle-frames; a .reach rigidly secured to said axle-frames; a pair of side bars ivotally secured to said axle-frames; whee s; axles therefor sleeves -.in which said axles are journaled; pivots-for said axle-sleeves; rollers on said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to sald axleframes; gears secured to said wheels; gears ournaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional driving -sh aft; a compensating-gear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle-frames gears thereon arranged to drive said gearson said axle-pivots, compensat ing gears for connecting saiddriving-shaft sections to said shaftscarried by the axleframes; tumbling rods having universaljoint connections for connecting said compensating gears to the shafts carried by the orward axle-frames; a steering-rod; a pin ion thereon; a rack arranged to mesh with said pinion; a link connecting said rack to i one ofthe rear axle-sleeves; a pair of connecting-bars slidingly secured to said reach;

links arranged to connect the diagonally op-' osite axles to said bars; a pivoted bar; and links for connectin said bar to the forward axles, all coacting or the purpose s ecified.

2. The combination of the axlerames; a reach rigidly secured to said axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; pivots for said axlesleeves; rollers on said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; ears secured to said Wheels; gears journale on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels a sectional driving-shaft; a compensating-gear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle-frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts carried by the axle-frames; tumbling-rods having universal-joint connections for connecting said compensating gears to the shafts carried by the forward axle-frames; a steering-rod; a pinion thereon; a rack arran ed to mesh with said inion; a link connecting said rack to one of the rear axle-sleeves; a pair of connecting-bars slidingly secured to said reach; links arranged to connect the diagonally opposite axles to said bars; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said bar to the forward axles; all coacting for the purpose specified.

3. The combination of the axle-frames; a reach; a pair of side bars pivotally secured to said axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; pivots for said axle-sleeves; rollers on said shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle-frames gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots; compensat-.

ing gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts carried by the axleframes; tumbling rods having universaljoint connectionsfor connecting said comensating gears to the shafts carried by the orward axle-frames; a steering-rod; a pinion thereon; a rack arranged to mesh with said pinion; a link connecting said rack to one of the rear axle-sleeves;a pair of connecting-bars slidingly secured to said reach; links arranged to connect the diagonally opposite axles to said bars; a pivoted bar; and links connecting said bar to the forward axles, all coacting for the purpose specified.

4. The combination of the axle-frames; a reach wheels axles therefor sleeves in which said'axles are journaled; pivots for said axlesleeves; rollerson said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; gears secured to said wheels; gears journaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional driving-shaft; a compensating-gear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle-frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axlepivots; compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts carried by the axle-frames; tumbling-rods having universal-joint connections for connecting said compensating gears to the shafts carried by the forward axle-frames; a steering' rod; a pinion thereon; a rack arranged to mesh with said pinion; a link connecting said rack to one of the rear axle-sleeves; a pair of connecting-bars slidingly secured to said reach; links arranged to connect the diagonally opposite axles to said bars; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said bar to the forward axle, all coacting for the purpose specified.

5. The combination of the axle-frames; a reach rigidly secured to said axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; pivots for said axle.- sleeves; rollers on said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; gears secured to said wheels; gears cjournaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional driving-shaft; a compensating-gear driving connection for saidshaftsections; shafts arranged in suitable hearings on said axle-frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axlepivots; compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts carried by the axle-frames; a steering-rod; a pinion thereon; a rack arranged to mesh with said pinion; a link connecting said rack to one of the rear axle-sleeves; a pair of connectingbars slidingly secured to said reach; links arranged to connect the diagonally opposite axles to said bars; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said bar to the forward axles, all coacting for the purpose specified.

6. The combination of the axle-frames; a reach; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are j ournaled; pivots for said axlesleeves; rollers on said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; gears secured to said wheels; gears journaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional driving-shaft; a compensating-gear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle-frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axlepivots; compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts carried by the axle-frames; a steering-rod a pin ion thereon; a rack arranged to mesh with said pinion; a link connecting said rack to one of the rear axle-sleeves a pair of connecting-bars slidingly secured to said reach; links arranged to connect the diagonally opposite axles to said bars; a pivoted bar; and links 5 for connecting said bar to the forward axles, all coacting for the purpose specified.

7. The combination of the axle-frames; a reach rigidly secured to said axle-frames; a pair of side bars pivotally secured to said axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; pivots for said axle-sleeves; rollers on said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames;

gears secured to said wheels; gears journaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional drivingshaft; a com ensating-gear driving connectionfor said s aft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable hearings on said axle-,frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots; compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts carried by the axle-frames; and tumblingrods having universal-joint connections for connecting said compensating gears to the shafts carried by the forward axle-frames;

for the purpose specified.

8. The combination of the axle-frames; a reach rigidly secured to said axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are 'ournaled; pivots for said axlesleeves; rollers on said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; ears secured to said wheels; gears journale on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a'sectional driving-shaft; a

compensating-gear drivin -shaft connection for said shaft-sections; s afts arranged in su1table bearings on sald axle-frames; gears sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; gears secured to said wheels; gears journaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional driving-shaft; a compensating-gear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle-frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots; compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts carried by the axleframes; and tumbling-rods having universaljoint connections for connecting said compensating ears to the shafts carried by the forward ax e-frames, all coacting for the purpose specified.

10. The combination of the axle-frames a reach; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; pivots for said axle-sleeves; rollers on said sleeves; yoke-like ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; gears secured to said wheels; gears journaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional driving-shaft; a compensating-gear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle-frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots; compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts carried by the axleframes; and tumbling-rods having universaljoint connections for connecting said comensating ears to the shafts carried by the forward ax e-frames; all coacting for the purpose specified.

11. The combination of the axle-frames; a reach; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; ivots for said axle-sleeves; rollers on sai sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axleframes; ears secured to said wheels; gears journale on said axlepivots arranged to mesh with said ears on said wheels; a sectional driving-shaft; a compensating-gear driving connection for said shaft-sections; Shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle frames; gears arranged thereon to drive said gears on said axle-pivots; compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts carried by the axleframes; tumbling rods having universaljoint connections for connecting said compensating gears to the shafts carried by the forward axle-frames; a steering-rod; connections therefrom to one of said rear axles; a pair of connecting-bars slidingly secured to said reach; links arranged to connect the diagonally opposite axles to said bars; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said bar to the forward axles; all coacting for the purpose specified.

12. The combination of the axle-frames a reach; wheels axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled pivots for said axlesleeves; rollers on said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; ears secured to said wheels; gears ournaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional driving-shaft;a compensatinggear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle-frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts carried by the axle-frames; a steering-rod; connections therefrom to one of said rear axles; a pair of connecting-bars slidingly secured to said reach; linksarranged to connect the diagonally opposite axles to said bars; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said bar to the forward axles, all coacting for the purpose specified.

13. The combination of the axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; pivots for said axlesleeves; rollers on Sflld sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; gears se cured to said wheels; gears journaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional driving-shaft; a compensatinggear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle-frames; gears arranged thereon to drive said gears on said axle-pivots; compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts carried by said axle-frames; tumbling-rods having universal-joint connections for conneoting said compensating gears to the shafts carried by the forward axle-frames; a steering-rod connections therefrom to one of said rear axles; means for securing the diagonally opposite axles together; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said bar to the forward axles, all coacting for the pur ose specified.

14. The combination of .tlie axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are ournaled pivots for said axlesleeves; rollers on said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; ears secured to said wheels; gears journale on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional driving-shaft; a

compensating gear driving 7 connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable hearings on said axle-frames ;gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axlepivots;" compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts earri'ed by the axle-frames; a steering-rod; connections therefrom to one of said rear axles; means for securing the diagonally opposite axles together; a pivoted bar; and lin s for connecting-said bar to the forward axles, all coacting for the purpose specified.

15. The combination ofthe axle-frames a reach; Wheels axles therefor sleeves in which said axles are journaled pivots for said axlesleeves; rollers on said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; gears secured to said wheels; gears journaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a driving-shaft; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axleframes; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots; connections from said driving-shaft sections to said shafts on said axle-frames; a steering-rod connections therefrom to one of said rear axles; a pair of connectin -bars slidingly secured to said reach; li s arranged to connect the diagonally opposite axles to said bars; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said bar to the forward axles, all coacting for thepurpose specified.

16. The combination of the axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are 'ournaled; pivots for said axlesleeves; rollers on said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; ears secured to said wheels; gears journale on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a driving-shaft; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axleframes; gears thereon arranged to'drive said gears on said axle-pivots; connections from said driving-shaft sections to said shaft on said axle-frames a steering-rod; connections therefrom to one of said rear axles; means for securing the diagonally opposite axles together; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said bar to the forward axles, all coacting for the purpose specified.

17. The combination of the axle-frames; a reach; wheels axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; pivots for said axlesleeves; rollers on said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; gears secured to said wheels; gears journaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional driving-shaft; a compensating-gear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arrangedin suitable bearings on said axle-frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots; compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts carried by the axle-frame; and tumbling-rods having universal-joint connections for connecting said compensating gears to the shafts carried by the forward axle-frames, all coacting for the purpose specified.

18. The combination of the axle-frames; a reach; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; pivots for said axlesleeves; rollers on said sleeves; Ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; gears secured to said wheels; gears j ournaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears; on said wheels; a sectional driving-shaft, a compensating-gear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle -frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots; and compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts carried by the axle-frames for the purpose specified.

19. The combination of the axle-frames; a reach; wheels axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; pivots for said axlesleeves; rollers on said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; gears secured to said Wheels; gears journaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a driving-shaft; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axleframes; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots; and connections from said driving-shaft sections to said shafts on said axle-frames, all coacting for the purpose specified.

20. The combination of the axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; pivots for said axlesleeves; rollers on said sleeves; ways for said rollers secured to said axle-frames; gears secured to said wheels; gears journaled on said axle-pivots arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a driving-shaft; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots; and connections from said driving-shaft sections to said shafts on said axle-frames, all coacting for the purpose specified.

21. The combination of the axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; pivots for said axles;

gears secured to said wheels; gears journaled on said axle-pivots, arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional drivingshaft; a compensating-gear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle-frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts, carried by the axle-frames; tumblingrods having universal-joint connections for connecting said compensating gears to the shafts carried by the forward axle-frames; a

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steering-rod connected to one of said axles;

connections for the dia onally opposite axles;

a pivoted bar; and lin s for connecting said lfilafi to the forward axle, for the purpose speci- 22. The combination of the axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; pivots on said axles; gears secured to said wheels; gears j ournaled on said axle-pivots, arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional drivingshaft; a compensating-gear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle-frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts,carried by the axle-frames; a steeringrod connected to one of said axles; connections for the diagonally opposite axles; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said bar to the forward axle, for the purpose specified.

23. The combination of the axle-frames; Wheels; axles therefor; pivots for said axles; gears secured to said wheels; gears journaled on said axle-pivots, arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional drivingshaft; a compensating-gear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle-frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots; .compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts, carried by the axle-frames tumblingrods having universal-joint connections for connecting said compensating gears to the shafts carried by the forward axle-frames, for the urpose specified.

24. he combination of the axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; pivots for said axles; gears secured to said wheels; gears journaled on said axle-pivots, arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; a sectional drivingshaft; a compensating-gear driving connection for said shaft-sections; shafts arranged in suitable bearings on said axle-frames; gears thereon arranged to drive said gears on said axle-pivots compensating gears for connecting said driving-shaft sections to said shafts, carried by the axle-frames, for the purpose specified.

25. The combination of the axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; pivots for said axles; gears secured to said wheels; ears journaled on said axle-pivots, arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; means for'driving said gears; a steering-rod connected to one of said axles; connections for the diagonally opposite axles; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said bar to the forward axle, for the purpose specified.

26. The combination of the axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; pivots for said axles; gears secured to said wheels; ears journaled on said axle-pivots, arranged to mesh with said gears on said wheels; means for driving said gears; a steering-rod connected to one of said axles; connections for the diagonally opposite axles; and equalizing connections for one air of axles.

27. T e combination of an axle-frame; wheels; axles therefor; gears connected to the said wheels; gears carried by said axleframe, arranged to mesh with said ears on ing said driving-shaft to said gears carried b the said axle-frame, for the purpose specific 29. The combination of the'axle-frames; a reach rigidly secured to said axle-frame; a pair of side-bars pivotally secured to said axle-frame; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; ivots for said axle-sleeves rollers on said ax e-sleeves yoke-like ways for said rollers, secured to said axle-frame; a steering-rod; a pinion thereon; a rack arranged to mesh with said pinion; a link connectlng said rack to one of the rear axle-sleeves; a pair of connectingbars slidingly secured to said reach; links arranged to connect the diagonally op osite axles to said bars; a pivoted bar; an links connecting said pivoted bar to the forward axles, all coacting for the purpose s ecified.

3,0. The combination of the axleames a reach rigidly secured to said axle-frame; a pair of side-bars pivotally secured to said axle-frame; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are ournaled; pivots for said axle-sleeves rollers on said axle-sleeves ways for said rollers, secured to said axleframe; a steering-rod connected to one of said axles; a pair of connecting-bars slidingly secured to said reach; links arranged to connect the diagonally opposite axles to said bars; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said pivoted bar to the forward axles, all coacting for the purpose specified.

31. The combination of the axle-frames; a reach rigidly secured to said axle-frame; a pair of side-bars pivotally secured to said axle-frame; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; pivots for said axle-sleeves; rollers on said axle-sleeves; yoke-like ways for said rollers, secured to said axle-frame; a steering-rod a pinion thereon; a rack arranged to mesh with said pinion; a link connecting said rack to one of the rear axle-sleeves; connections for the diagonally opposite axles; a pivoted bar; and links 'for connecting said pivoted bar to the forward axles, all coacting for the purpose s ecified.

32. The combination of the axleames; a reach rigidly secured to said axle-frame; a pair of side-bars pivotally secured to said axle-frame; wheels; axles therefor; sleeves in which said axles are journaled; pivots for said axle-sleeves rollers on said axle-sleeves ways for said rollers, secured to saidaxleframe; a steering-rod connected to one of said axles; connections for the diagonally opposite axles; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said pivoted bar to the forward axles, all coacting for the purpose specified. 33. The combination of the axle frames; wheels; axles therefor; pivots for said axles; a steering-rod; a pinion thereon; a rack arranged to mesh w1th said pinion; a link connecting said rack to one of the rear axlesleeves; a pair of connecting-bars slidingly secured to said reach; links arranged to connect the diagonally opposite axles to said bars; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said pivoted bar to the forward axles, all coacting for the purpose specified.

34. The combination of the axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; pivots for said axles; a steering-rod connects to one of said axles; a pair of connecting-bars slidingly secured to sald reach; links arranged to connect the diagonally opposite axles to said bars; a pivoted bar; and links for connectingsaid pivoted bar to the forward axles, all coacting for the purpose specified.

35. The combination of the axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; pivots for said axles; a steering-rod; a pinion thereon; a rack arranged to mesh with said pinion; a link connecting said rack to one of the rear axlesleeves; connections for the diagonally opposite axles; a pivoted bar; and links for connecting said pivoted bar to theforward axles, all coactin for the purpose specified.

36. The combination of the axle-frames; wheels; axles therefor; pivots for said axles; a steering-rod connected to one of said axles; connections for the dia onally opposite axles; a pivoted bar; and lin s for connecting said pivoted bar to the forward axles, all coacting or the purpose s ecified.

37.- The combmation of the axle-frames;-

wheels; axles therefor; pivots for said axles;

rollers on said axles; ways for said rollers carried by said axle-frames; and connections for the diagonally opposite axles, for

the purpose specified.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand in the presence of two witnesses.

CARSON DURKEE. Witnesses:

E. MARIE JAoKsoN, O'rrs A. EARL. 

